Newton South senior captain Amy Cohen scored two goals with three assists and six draw controls as the South girls lacrosse team earned its first victory of the season, 12-10, against Cambridge on Thursday.

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Newton South senior captain Amy Cohen scored two goals with three assists and six draw controls as the South girls lacrosse team earned its first victory of the season, 12-10, against Cambridge on Thursday.

Sophomoe Ava Shevel scored three times after notching her first career goal in a 14-8 loss to Medford on Tuesday. Freshman Lauren Najarian, sophomore Anna Loar and junior Kristin Spink each had two goals, while senior captain Marisa Gropman added a goal.

Freshman Selena Araujo earned her first victory in net with 12 saves.

“Half of the team is new this year,” said South second-year coach Erica Shapiro. “It’s going well. We’re learning to play together and I’m optimistic about the season.”

South next hosts Brookline on Monday before traveling to Waltham for its Dual County League opener on Tuesday.